Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 129:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 129:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 129:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Psalmist, this verse means that people hurt and treated him very badly, like farmers digging deep lines in the ground. It's a way of saying he felt really hurt and mistreated for a long time.

Psalms 129:3: The plowers plowed upon my back: they made long their furrows.

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:31

While Psalms 129:3 speaks of suffering and being plowed upon, Isaiah 40:31 promises renewal of strength and endurance.

Isaiah 40:31: But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew [their] strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; [and] they shall walk, and not faint. [renew: Heb. change]

Contradiction with Romans 8:28

Contrasts the suffering mentioned in Psalms 129:3 by stating that all things work together for good to those who love God.

Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 4:17

Instead of focusing on affliction, this verse suggests that our light affliction is brief and results in eternal glory.

2 Corinthians 4:17: For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding [and] eternal weight of glory;

Contradiction with Psalms 23:4

Though Psalms 129:3 describes prolonged suffering, Psalms 23:4 assures fearlessness even in the presence of danger, with God as a comforter.

Psalms 23:4: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Contradiction with John 16:33

Opposes the enduring tribulation in Psalms 129:3 by promising peace in Jesus, despite worldly troubles.

John 16:33: These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
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